Registered Nurse, Perianesthesia/PACU - Methodist Hospital

HealthPartners•Saint Louis Park, MN

1d•$45 - $70

About The Position

Methodist Hospital is hiring a Perianesthesia/PACU Registered Nurse to join its Perianesthesia team. The RN manages episodes of patient care in partnership with patients, caregivers, groups, and other providers to deliver safe, quality health care. Care may be provided directly by the RN or coordinated and supervised when delegated to Nursing Assistants and other unlicensed assistive personnel. The position works throughout the Perianesthesia Department, including Pre-Procedure Assessment, Pre-op, Phase I, Phase II, and Extended Recovery. The department highlights team breaks, a lactation room, regular recognition events, workgroups and interdisciplinary collaboration, monthly educational offerings, a yearly certification bonus, and Nursing Grand Rounds. This is a 0.5 FTE, 8-hour position with day and evening work. Weekend, call, and holiday rotations depend on departmental needs. Park Nicollet offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes medical and dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, and an onsite clinic.

Requirements

Recent PACU experience within the past two years; new graduates are not considered.
Graduate of a school of nursing with at least an Associate degree or Diploma in Nursing.
Demonstrated knowledge of age-related growth and development principles needed to provide appropriate service and ensure patient safety.
Valid Minnesota Registered Nurse license.
BLS provider status in accordance with American Heart Association guidelines.
ACLS certification on the start date.
PALS certification within three months of hire.
Candidates without recent PACU experience must have recent critical care experience in an ICU or Emergency Department setting.

Nice To Haves

CPAN or CAPA certification.

Responsibilities

Manage episodes of patient care in partnership with patients, caregivers, groups, and other providers to deliver safe, quality health care.
Provide direct nursing care or coordinate and supervise care delegated to Nursing Assistants and other unlicensed assistive personnel.
Work throughout the Perianesthesia Department, including Pre-Procedure Assessment, Pre-op, Phase I, Phase II, and Extended Recovery.